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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Feeling Tempted

What better way to be tempted than that temptation be entertainment by The Temptations!
Not only are their words smooth but gliding movements and
synchronization to the music contribute something extra to the moment.
The choreography of The Temptations is as signature as their songs!

The Temptations:highly influential to the evolution of R&B and soul music known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy wardrobe

During the 60s and 70s, The Temptations found success with Motown Records and they are still here. Having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history. The singing group was the first Motown recording act to win a Grammy Award. As of 2014, the Temptations continue to perform with one living original member, Otis Williams, still in the lineup.

Over the course of their storied career, the Temptations placed 38 hit
records in the pop top 40—not just more than any other Motown Records
artist, but more than any American pop group ever. Beyond their
quantitative achievements, the Temptations also embodied the original
Motown ideal that the records mattered more than the people who made
them—for good and for ill. Various intrigues, upsets and tragedies saw
the Temptations' lineup change almost annually during their heyday, but
the turmoil went largely unnoticed by the record-buying public. Indeed,
in an era when pop groups were coming to be known as much for the
personalities of their individual members as for their music, the
Temptations—a group in which all five members sometimes sang
lead—remained essentially unknowable other than through their incredible
records. [Source: History.com]

1972The Temptations earn the last of their four chart-topping hits when 'Papa Was A Rollin' Stone' reaches #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was released with the song split into two parts: the A-side
was the "vocal" version and runs 6:58; the B-side is the "instrumental"
and goes 4:49. Both sides of the single won Grammy awards. The A-side won for Best
R&B Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus, and the B-side took
the award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance.

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Sharla is a graduate of Troy State University and an educator with a flair for writing in poetic verse. Her latest book, Awakenings from Then ’til Now is available from Tate Publishing. It is dedicated to those who laid the foundation and established the platform for our American freedom: those who have served in the past, presently serve, or will serve our military forces in the future. A profound appreciation is extended for the sacrifice of these brave men and women who left or will leave their homes and family to ensure America’s freedom endures.

A grave price is being paid every moment of every day of the year for all the freedom America has to offer. Let us not forget those who have fought or are fighting for our nation; they are the epitome of the human spirit called freedom!